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    which smart Battery charger

    Hi. My battery is a stop start 60 Amp EFB. Unfortunately I have discovered that the charger I bought 18 months ago is for AGM and lead only ) MP7423 6/12v 4A) I was told at the time that it was suitable for any stop start battery .. and used it twice . and seemed to charge up . But...
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    Dash cam

    Anyone use here use them. Whats a decent mid range Dash cam ? thoughts.. I only do a 2/3 K miles so not wanting too superduper ..
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    what type of boiler can i have?

    Hi, My Potterton Suprima 30- 100L. is 18 years old. seems to be running well (modified board was fitted 10 years ago ). with an external pressure tank. and hot water cylinder..But guess it's time to think about a new boiler.. question is. if I have a new boiler will I still be able to have a...
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    Grass strimmer

    Hi whats a good grass strimmer edger to be used mainly for edging? A medium sized front/ back garden.. My old black and decker auto feed never auto fed so used the heavy duty single strips of line. which soon wear down and want to get away from electric and go Cordless.. main thoughts are...
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    Broken key in new window..

    Hi had a new window, all fine and pleased with installation until one of the keys broke off in a lock.. Had a fiddle but decided to contact the company who said there would be a £20 call out charge .. after a discussion over the meaning of the 10 year guarantee. they said they would get back to...
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    laminate on tiles in conservatory ?

    Hi, Our conservatory has a tiled floor on a concrete base. Its sound and dry. I'm fishing for any guidance whether laminate flooring will make the old tiles 'sweat'. or will the underlay combat this ? .. Any suggestions appreciated thanks Might look at Viynl strip laminate ? Not used much...
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    A rated conservatory glass what to look for

    considering replacing our 14 yr old conservatory which has poly roof and standard glass no insulating properties, freezing in winter hot in summer so looking to replace ~ Looking at A rated self cleaning for the roof etc Is the blue colour glass better than the bronze ?? any advice...
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    sun visor

    Hi . the sun visor on a ford fiesta tittanium 2008. is floppy and wont park properly~ is there a trick / tips to remedy a sun visor that has become loose . I haven't asked at ford spares yet as i imagine it will be pricey ~ any thoughts / tips/ tricks would be appreciated. thanks John .
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    pressure washer, patio attatchment.

    Hi , Karcher k4 pressure washer, The patio accessory T250 t racer patio cleaner wasworking like a dream. Had a cuppa and went to start it again and all i get is a pulsing as if there is a kink in the hose or no water ~ all works fine with the lances. I dismantled the spinner bar and found some...
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    power shower, manual / thermostatic.?

    Wonder if i could ask help in choosing a power shower , I thought Thermostatic would be the best. But see there are manual types. I'm looking at a all in one type power shower. What would I need to look for in choosing a shower that would give a reasonable power shower rate guess the...
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    fiesta light switch

    Hi a fiesta light control switch !! is it feasable that the switch will suddenly stop turning on headlights, but side lights are ok ? I can get main beam but not dipped. so suppose the whole piece will need replacing. I looked at fuses all seems ok saw above switch on ebay £20...
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    pressure washer ?

    Any recommendations Electric up to £250 . not looked yet myself just wondering if any are no 1 in this group . ? Cheeers all ahh this has bought up the past discusssions >> looking now :)
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    double glazed door outer skin crackled is inside pane ?

    Hi, Mowing the grass tonight, a stone hit large patio glass of the double glazed unit, The outer heat treated skin(?) has crackled, the inner skin is perfect and safe. We got a holiday booked for tomorrow :( . would it be safe to leave it with outer skin crackled (back garden and no people...
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    Barclays rights issue >> what to do with small amo

    Hi, I got a small amount of Barclays ordinary shares (25p) anyone have any know how in this field~ only got 800 so might be worthless going to stockbroker to see if i should take up all my rights at a cost of £300 or leave and let it all lapse etc >> Thanks in advance for any input...
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    self employed sick pay ?

    Hi been self employed for 30 + yrs and only had to claim sick pay once way back in 1994. I have an hernia and an operation might be advised :( Not sure if sick pay as I knew it still exist's. anyone (self employed) had to claim sick pay recently or ~~ Thanks John.
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    jury summons/ self employed/loss of earnings

    Hi. I got jury summons, I'm a self employed sole trader decorator. Has anyone any experience of how to calculate for loss of earnings? would last yrs figures suffice? I expect I will have to contact accountant if they don't accept my latest sob story. (3rd deferal in 3 yrs :roll: ) Any...
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    shellac ; meths v ammonia.

    //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=155483 Thanks opps.. The ammonia works wonders.. But Boots stores say nope go away this is a chemist lol.... Still learning :lol:
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    When cheque system ends ?

    I'm a sole trader poor painter & decci :( Don't see quite what alternative I will have to being paid by cheque. I suspect I will be of a too low turnover to afford a machine for debit / credit cards. What are your plans?? Tho if it dont happen till 2018 i should be retired then.. :wink:
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    simplink

    Hi silly question,, I have a lg 325000 with hdmi socket and a lg dvd recorder with hdmi socket. both are simplink. question: do I connect the scart cable (supplied) and the hdmi cable. ? I just have the hdmi cable connected. set all works ok ish but not all controls work on dvd remote . And...
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    Keyboard swops@ for"

    Hi. I just finished upgrading from vista premium to win 7 premium. All seem's ok (I thinK) But Have a niggling bug on keyboard .. Problem is ; I created wife's account all ok apart from when I press shift and ( @ ) this comes up as ( " ) Seems the apostrophies ( " ) and ( @) seem to...
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